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Booyah

/ˈbuːˌjɑː/ · interjection

Meaning

Expressing excitement and anticipation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Expressing excitement and anticipation.
  2. (colloquial) Expressing satisfaction or accomplishment.
  3. (colloquial) A thick stew of European origin made throughout the Upper Midwestern United States, based on a broth of meat bones to which vegetables are added.

Example Sentences

Let's go storm that hill. Booyah!
The party on Saturday night is going to be awesome. Booyah!
Mission accomplished. Booyah!
I'd say it's a mixture of veggies, the stewing chickens and the long cooking time that are essential to make real booyah.

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What does booyah mean?

Booyah means Expressing excitement and anticipation..

What is a synonym for booyah?

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What is the opposite of booyah?

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How do you use booyah in a sentence?

Let's go storm that hill. Booyah!

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